Professional Sound CAREER SURVEY
In which segment of the audio industry do you
currently and predominantly work?
Manufacturing
Sales & distribution
System design & integration
Recording
Live sound
Broadcast
Post-production
Other
5%
5%
27%
18%
14%
5%
9%
18%
Since beginning your career in audio, have you
switched which segment of the industry you work
in (i.e. switched from recording to live sound, for
example)?
Yes, o nce
18%
Yes, multiple times
14%
Yes, I work in several segments at once 36%
No
32%
SPEAKING OUT
If you could give one piece of
advice to your younger self that
would’ve helped your audio
career, what would it be?
“Work hard, be honest, listen, and
don’t be afraid to say sorry.”
“Study, study, study, and create goals
for each five years.”
“Be more selective about your
work and invest more in space and
equipment.”
“Ignore the ridiculous, not profitable
work from the beginning. What you
do has value!”
“Always listen to the pros, but don’t
ever let yourself be stepped down!”
When do you plan to retire?
Before 50 years old
Between 50-65 years old
Later than 65 years old
When I can no longer do the work
Who can afford to retire?
5%
18%
27%
36%
14%
55%
are self employed
73%
say ongoing education/professional
development is very important to their success
32%
say audio networking would be the most
beneficial area of education/professional
development to their career, followed by system
design & integration at 27%
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